Space colonisation would require a huge organised effort in an uninhabitable environment and so is "incompatible with both libertarian ideology and the myth of the American frontier." (via Warren Ellis)

Similar to Paper.li, things friends have linked to on Twitter. But... again, it assumes I'm more interested in the articles than what my friends say about them, the context. At least article text is inline, so quick to read.

"A dubstep mix retelling Jeff Wayne's musical version of war of the worlds, sampling the original narratives by Richard Burton, Phil Lynott and David Essex." I keep wanting to hear Jeff Wayne's music but this is very good. (via Meg)

"Every day an eminent writer, thinker, commentator, politician, academic chooses five books on their specialist subject. From Einstein to Keynes, Iraq to the Andes, Communism to Empire. Share in the knowledge and buy the books." Interesting. (via @suegyford)

I like American football but have never played Madden (until trying the demo this evening). I enjoyed this article about the history of the game, and trying to make the first version work on early consoles.